Finding the Third Proportional to 60,318 and 128,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,318 and 128,652 is: 274,401.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,318 : 128,652 = 128,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,318/128,652 = 128,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,318x = 128,652 × 128,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,318x = 16,551,337,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,551,337,104/60,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,401.29
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